Things to Do in Franeker

There are 10 attractions in Franeker. West Frisian Islands, chain of dutch north sea islands off friesland, is the most popular.

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West Frisian Islands

West Frisian Islands

Chain of Dutch North Sea islands off Friesland

Wouda pumping station

Wouda pumping station

Historic Dutch pumping station demonstrating early water engineering

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

18th-century working planetarium and home-built orrery in Franeker

Historical Site

Griend

Small Wadden Sea island, important seabird breeding colony

Oldehove (tower)

Oldehove (tower)

Leaned medieval church tower and city landmark in Friesland

Tidal sandbank and bird sanctuary in Friesland

Princessehof Ceramics Museum

Princessehof Ceramics Museum

Leeuwarden museum exhibiting ceramics and pottery collections

Tsjûkemar

Fries Museum

Museum of Frisian history, art, and cultural artifacts

Natuurmuseum Fryslân

Natuurmuseum Fryslân

Regional natural history museum showcasing Frisian biodiversity